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First Step Forwards Veterans from the armed forces, police and fire service are being offered help through a pioneering new project. Foundation 92, an independent charity supporting people to improve their lives through sport, the Veterans Foundation, a national charity and Salford City Council have worked together to create two hubs in Salford. Each hub has dedicated staff to work with people and focus on mental health, housing, employment, social inclusion and general lifestyle support. They will support veterans with one-to-one mentoring to help them develop new skills and enhance existing ones, manage their money and create positive relationships and a healthy lifestyle. There will also be an open access drop-in session, creating a community hub to meet new friends, create a sense of comradery and, with specialist help if needed, develop a sense of belonging to the local community. Head of Foundation 92, Tom Hutton, said: “The programme is based on significant consultation with the community, and we aim to support many Salford veterans to develop a healthy and positive lifestyle in the next 12 months.”
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, said: “This new project is another way for ex armed forces personnel to get support and will run alongside the dedicated housing support already in place across the city”. For more information about First Step Forwards please email Tom.Hutton@Foundation92.co.uk or visit Salford Foundation https://salfordcityfc.co.uk/foundation-92/
Get your career in shape If you need help with CVs, application forms, searching for jobs or advice on getting into work, training or further education, The Salford Housing Associations Partnership for Employment Support (SHAPES) can help. There’s free support for all Salford residents, working or not, and you don’t need to be a housing association tenant. No appointment needed – just drop in: Tuesdays, 10am to 3pm Broughton Trust, The Humphrey Centre, Heath Ave, M7 1NY Wednesdays, 10am to 12 noon, Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool St, M6 5QQ Thursdays, 10am to 12 noon, The Angel Centre, 1 Philips Place, M3 6FA Thursdays, 10am to 12 noon, Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Pendleton, M6 5FX Thursdays, 1pm to 4pm, Pendleton Together Housing, Brotherton House, Loganberry Ave, M6 5UX Manchester Jobs Fair takes place Friday 14 January 2022 at Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, M16 0RA. 10am to 1pm. Free tickets from www.eventbrite.co.uk
Or call Phil Boardman, tel 07706 382392 or email philb.shapes@gmail.com You can also get free help from Salford Employ for job vacancies, apprenticeships, work experience and preemployment training. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/salfordemploy for details.
